

Vespasian (69-79). AE Dupondius, Rome mint, 71 AD. Obv. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III. Head of Vespasian, radiate, right. Rev. TVTELA AVGVSTI S C. Tutela seated left, with child at each side. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) Vespasian 282. 13.20 g. 27.00 mm. R. Dark patina with the original orichalcum colour peaking through in some areas. Slightly rough surfaces. About VF.